Wound care

Wound care

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(1)

(b)

for the purpose of wound care, including the suturing of skin lacerations, perform a procedure on tissue below the dermis or below the surface of a mucous membrane

The Regulation states that registered nurses may carry out wound care without an order. This includes cleansing, irrigating, probing, debriding, packing and dressing. It also includes suturing a laceration.